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This Sheet Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken is a flavorful dinner all made simply on one pan. Spicy, sweet, tangy honey garlic chicken roasted with baby potatoes and spring asparagus. Finish this one-pan dinner with crumbled feta cheese and a salty, olive dressing. You can’t beat a simple sheet pan dinner, and this one is delicious!
Every spring, like clockwork, and usually around Easter, I always want to make recipes my Nonnie might have made. As a kid, my family would spend Easter with my grandparents at their home in south Florida. They moved around a bit, but I spent most of my time in Jupiter, which is one of my favorite places.
I’m always missing my grandma, but especially around holidays like Easter when we’d usually spend time with them. When it came to Easter entertaining, and serving my family in general, Nonnie kept meals simple yet still delicious. And played up all the extras. She would even dress up as the easter bunny!
The thing to know about Nonnie is that she loved to cook, but only simple dishes that she just knew everyone would love.
The first night we would spend with them over spring break, she’d usually make, chicken and rice with asparagus. Or maybe a nice piece of beef with potatoes and asparagus.
She used to love to use that honey balsamic dressing they sell at the store. She would bake up the chicken in the dressing, and at the same time, she’d be roasting potatoes and asparagus.
Oh, and warming bread too. Nonnie ALWAYS served warm bread with salted butter for every single meal. It was her favorite…we always knew we would love my Nonnie’s meals.
Anyway, she inspires me every spring to cook some kind of chicken and asparagus dinner. And wow, I just adore this year’s recipe. It’s just what she would love. I know it!
Now the details
The first thing I like to do is roast the potatoes since they take longer to cook than the chicken. Simply olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then throw on the asparagus too.
For the chicken, I like to use a mix of skinless, boneless, chicken thighs and breasts. Most of the people I feed regularly prefer chicken breasts, but I like to toss in a couple of boneless thighs for added flavor. Plus, Creighton loves them. Use what you like best, all thighs, all breasts, or a mix.
The seasoning is simple, lots of dried or fresh thyme, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, sesame seeds, a touch of paprika, chili flakes, and then of course, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Once the potatoes have cooked a bit, add the chicken to the sheet pan. If the asparagus is looking cooked, pull it off the pan to avoid overcooking it. If it’s not ready just yet, keep an eye on it towards the end.
The dressing
A simple mix of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon, honey, chili flakes, and salt. I add lots of fresh basil and a pinch of fresh thyme too.
Then add the olives, which give this a yummy saltiness. Trust me, the olives make the chicken.
To finish, grab a block of feta cheese and break it over the chicken, then take the dressing and spoon it over the entire sheet pan. So delicious you guys!
I love to serve this with buttered bread on the side. Just as Nonnie would! It’s perfect for scooping and soaking up all the yummy sauce and flavor on the pan.
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites:
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Sticky Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup
Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Feta Potatoes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Feta Potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 434 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons, plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 6 skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
- chili flakes
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 cups mixed fresh parsley, basil, or thyme, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 6-8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 pepperoncini, chopped
- 3/4 cup green olives, torn
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425° F.2. On a large baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, or until tender. 3. In a bowl, toss together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the chicken, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, paprika, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. 4. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Nestle the chicken around the potatoes.Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper. Return the pan to the oven for 20-25 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through, keep an eye on the asparagus.5. To make the dressing. Combine the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, pepperoncini, and olives.6. Remove the chicken from the oven. Break the feta over the chicken, then add the dressing. If desired, drizzle with honey and chili flakes. Eat and enjoy!
Notes
Chicken: you can use thighs or breasts, bone in or out. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Bone in chicken will need 10-15 minutes additional cooking time, depending on the size of the chicken.
I Made this recipe with chicken thighs and no olives, but still loved it. Served it with some brown rice.
A nice, simple to prepare meal.
Thanks so much for trying out the recipe! xT
Amazing and super easy, even for a novice cook! Used banana peppers as I couldn’t find pepperochinis. Loved it!
So glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed! Have a great day! xT
Made this last night for my family and it was so simple and tasty. I’m not typically an olive person, but that dressing was perfection! Loved the combination of flavors, will definitely be making this again!
I made this tonight and OMG! So good. I over cooked the chicken a little, but it was still delicious. Even my very picky 6 year old had two servings. Thank you for sharing this! All the ingredients merry so well. I only used flat leaf parsley as my fresh herb and it worked just fine.
Glad to hear this is 6 year old approved! Thanks so much! xT
Unbelievably easy and delish! The sauce adds some serious oomph. My husband said this recipe uncovered taste buds he didn’t know he had. Will make many more times. You’re simply amazing, T!
Hey Caitlyn,
So glad to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Thanks for your kind message:) Have a great Saturday! xT
This was a joy to make and an easy clean up. Can be made ahead to be ready to throw in the oven when ready. I added 1 Tbs of honey to the dressing, extra lemon juice and used green beans because I did not have asparagus on hand and was too lazy to hit the store. It was absolutely delicious!!! My husband was thrilled! Thank you for the wonderful recipe! It was a joy to eat!
Hey Stephanie,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this dish turned out well for you and appreciate you making it:) xT
Nous avons beaucoup aimé!! Fait avec des poitrines de poulet et mariner quelques heures avant la cuisson. Nous avons aussi diminué la quantité d’herbe fraîches à 1 tasse. Parfait souper d’été! 🙂
Hi Rebi,
Je suis ravie d’apprendre que cette recette s’est bien passée pour vous, merci beaucoup de l’avoir faite! xT
This is a SUPER delicious recipe! I used chicken breasts, a little less dried thyme and it was very flavorful and easy. I thought the sauce was a wonderful addition but it is also delicious on it’s own. Definite weeknight meal- a lined pan makes for easy clean-up. Your photography is stunning- love that your work with your Mum, too! Thank you both for your hard work- it is so appreciated here in our kitchen.
Hi there,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe!! I love to hear that it was a winner and appreciate you making it! Thanks so much for your kind message! xx
It stated 2 cups of Thyme, basil or parsley which seemed excessive. I just did 2 Tbls of each and combined them.
Great recipe.
Hi Lisa,
Fantastic!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear that it turned out well for you!🍒🥭
Hi There!! Can you refer another vegetable that would work with this delicious looking meal?? other than asparagus?
Thanks
lisa
Hi Lisa,
Any veggies you like would work, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans are all great options!! I hope this helps! xT
Soooo good! I omitted the olives because my family doesn’t care for them, this was a hit even with my picky kids!
Hi Shawnna,
Happy Friday!!🍪🍦 Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xT
This meal was absolutely delicious!! The flavors were incredible together. And it was quite a refreshing start to summer meal. The feta cheese, green olives and balsamic along with the herbs were terrific. I had a bite of chicken with an olive and some feta cheese and it was so good I told my family to make sure they taste a bite with those flavors together. I highly recommend this dish!! And the fact that it was a sheet pan meal, there wasn’t much clean up after the prep dishes. Thank you for the delicious recipes. I have made several of your meals and each one has been a winner!
Hey Carly,
Thanks so much!! I love to hear that this recipe was delish and I appreciate you making it! xT
Just made this for some visitors and they loved it! So delicious! The flavors of this dish are unbeatable!
Hi Ashlee,
Happy Memorial Day!!🇺🇸🎆 I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xT
This was a winner. The whole family enjoyed it and the one pan is the best. I loved the tangy flavours. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Thanks so much Amy!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear the dish was a hit! xT
Gorgeous! I made this tonight for guests and it was absolutely delicious. I added extra veg and served with warm bread to soak up the juices. My guests wanted the recipe which is always a good sign! Thanks!
Thanks so much Laura!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear the dish was a hit! xT